Drum Rolls and Confetti! A Book is Born!

Bringing life to a book is a lot like childbirth! This baby, I mean book, has been planned-for about three years – let me explain.

About three years ago the Lord planted this big seed in me and called it 40 days of Lent, I said, “Ok, Lord, that sounds like a great devotional and I’m all in.” It wasn’t the time of year to “get pregnant” with a book so I put it off.

And off.

And off.

This past December, my Three Best Friends and I were in deep quietude one evening and the voice was everything but audible!

This is the year for 40 Days of Lent.

Yes, Lord.

I even got out my gold necklace from 20 years ago, which is simply a block letter charm YES LORD on a chain.

The gestation period was a full month.

Then the labor began: edits, formatting, Kindle formatting, uploads, find more errors, upload again, oh! another edit, upload again! Three times was the charm.

They don’t look exactly alike on the inside – one has embellishments, maps, quotes, and a picture or two; her name is Paperback.

The other one is plain. Words only. No maps, no pictures; his name is Kindle-edition.

So, it’s totally up to you, which one you align yourself with.

But, for this Book Mom? I love them both equally – they are my great heart-work and God has a lovely plan for them.

On this Lenten journey you will meet Bartimaeus, Zacchaeus, Philip the Disciple, and Mrs. Pilate. You will learn about the Sad You See’s, the Fair You See’s, and the Sanhedrin. It is a pilgrimage for pilgrims – the body of Christ.

Travel with me through the 40 days of Lent, beginning March 1st and all the way up to Resurrection Morning (did you know you do not observe Lent on the Sunday’s throughout the Lenten Season?), learn how to roast a fabulous Passover Leg of Lamb, and how to plant your very own Easter garden.

Com’on, let’s quit talking about it and let’s begin the adventure!

And, a postscript: IF you read the book, PLEASE leave a comment on Amazon, PLEASE. I’ll send you sugar on top if you do!

Awesome! Congrats! I’m throwing confetti over here to celebrate. I bought the book, I received it yesterday and I’m looking forward to digging into it. You amaze me and I can’t wait to read how God used you.

Susan, I am so proud of you. You are quite the teacher of the Word and an inspiration to other writers. I still have a couple of books weaved through the words in my blog. I just haven’t put them together yet. You inspire me.

Congratulations! I must admit that I purchased it as soon as you put the link up a few days ago, and couldn’t wait until Lent officially started, so am being blessed already reading it! And, I’m hearing nudgings from my Lord through your words this season! –Blessings to you!

“On this Lenten journey you will meet Bartimaeus, Zacchaeus, Philip the Disciple, and Mrs. Pilate. You will learn about the Sad You See’s, the Fair You See’s, and the Sanhedrin. It is a pilgrimage for pilgrims – the body of Christ.” – This draws me in and makes me want to read more, Susan!!

One day I want to pick your brain about the process….I am doing a blog-to-book method right now and reading up on how-to’s when I can.

Congrats! What an exciting birth… I mean accomplishment 😉 I have a similar project stewing this year and I’m working to get it all finished before fall. A significantly longer simmering period but it will be my first so I’m still learning the ropes 😉

Congratulations! I love the way you described the process. I’ve been procrastinating about that process (although I’ve been justifying very nicely, thank-you) for some time. I plan to get a copy and I’m looking forward to admiring your “baby.” Blessings!